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The ultimate guide to fantasy character design from renowned illustrator, Meng Zi. This comprehensive manual, packed with breathtaking illustrations, is your key to crafting the most extraordinary beings in the realm of fantasy: it is an essential tool for game and animation designers, hobbyists, art students and teachers alike.Astonishing in detail and staggeringly conceived, Meng Zi’s fantasy characters are a masterclass in conceptual design. Whether you're looking for a practical reference or an idea generator, this guide is sure to spark your creativity. Filled with artistic insights and practical exercises, this comprehensive guide will teach you basic anatomical structure, help you to finesse your own design ideas, and then improve your aesthetic prowess through observation and practice.
About Artists & Writers:
Meng Zi is a freelance illustrator with a growing following of 21,000 fans on social media platforms. He has over a decade of experience in character design and 7 years in educational work. Renowned in the field of gaming and animation design, Meng Zi has contributed to numerous 3D animation projects, involving character conceptualization, poster design, and promotional illustrations. 'The Art of Fantasy' is his first book, summarizing his creative experiences and techniques from the perspective of an industry practitioner. With annual sales reaching 40,000 copies and accolades as one of the best-selling books of 2020 on several Chinese charts, this comprehensive guide is available now in English. Meng Zi possesses exceptional hand-drawing skills, specializing in creature design and demonstrating proficiency in human and animal anatomy, as well as dynamic human kinetics.
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Number of Pages: 292
Release Date: 2025-04-15
Writer: Meng Zi
SKU: 9781800922679
Barcode: 9781800922679
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